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Thursday, May 6, 2010

You know that feeling of intermittent excitement when a trip is coming up? For me, it's the excitement that keeps on giving because I'll forget that I'm going somewhere and then, all of a sudden, remember that I have a trip coming up.

I've been feeling like that lately. But, I don't actually have any travel plans. I can't decide if it's a good thing to feel excited about day-to-day life or a bit like thinking that tomorrow is Friday when it's only Thursday.

(As a side note -- is it seriously only Wednesday?)

In lieu of an actual trip, I'm looking forward to a summer in Ottawa. Everyone seems to be talking about how Ottawa is on the brink of a major shift. I'm not sure what exactly this shift is toward - but I think it might up our coolness factor.

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Here's a recipe I made long ago...well before my freezer was inundated by Giz's most recent visit. Panko Crusted Shrimp Salad

Mix panko crumb with salt a papper. You can add other spices. I added a few (onion and garlic powder), but I will probably stick to green herbs next time.

Dip raw, deshelled/deveined shrimp (I leave tail on) in egg, followed by panko crumbs. Place shrimp on cookie sheet. I used my my silpat to keep things from sticking.

Bake the shrimp for 20 minutes (approx). Make your preferred salad base while shrimp is cooking along with a dressing of your choosing. I usually use an oil based sauce -- but I bet a cream-based sauce would be delicious too.

Verdict: Super simple meal. Flavourful. May lead to desire to encrust all food in panko crumbs.

Since we refer to family members, here's a key to clarify who's who

R - Psychgrad's hubby. Is the cook responsible for many of the recipes but usually does not post himself (unless it is to complain about our food obsession or share a dish that he loves -- usually poutine).

E- Practicing her skills as ruler of the world (or her little brother, K).

K - Cool little bro -- biding his time until he's big enough to take down E.

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